Admiral Beene, There is an other alternative that I did not see listed in the discussion. We have used a porta bote as our dingy for several years. We have stowed it on the deck folded and have put it in the cabin for trailering. My wife and I routinely put it together on the foredeck and slide it i...

Hello again Frank, jNi was purchased on New Years Eve 1999. Throttle was ripped out by a would be thief who cut the cables and tried to make off with the engine :? - from a locked security patrolled storage lot. :x He dropped the engine by the side of the road. :o New controls were installed. This c...

Argonaut, you bring up a good question to this non engineer type. The shaft from the steering wheel has the big spring with nut on end and there is a long rectangular box on the shaft. Having the week that I am having,(got a ticket for going more that 200' in 2 way left turn lane ???) I will assume ...

I have read past postings on the Rotech system for use on the .

Have those who have installed the Rotech had satisfactory results? One dealer is selling them for $119. USD down from $179. When something sounds too good to be true ........

Any feedback appreciated.
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SoCal Mac 26 owners can make reservations for the string line at the Isthmus. Just call the Harbor Patrol 310-510-4253 for reservations. They classify the Mac as a 25' sailboat, the max for the stringline, 2 day minimum. They are doing this as an experiment to allow smaller boats to come across and ...

I appreciate the concerned comments. :) I am making the crossing with other boats bigger than mine and have have the unlimited towing pkg by Boat US if needed. The weather is SoCal summer time 8) and the forecast looks good. My question still remains; What kind of lubricant can be used on the steeri...

CAT,
What plastic collar are you referring to?
McSkipper

Steering on our 99 26X has become very "tight" :( . The wheel is hard to turn. I have greased the engine lube points with no effect noted. My question is; Would a shot of WD40 or oil or grease help to lube the cable itself, possibly getting me through the rest of the season or at least a t...

You might try to get a quote from USAA Insurance out of San Antonio, Tx

Frank C wrote Self-tap a threaded bronze hose nipple directly into that hole in the glass. Plumb that nipple to the head sink drain with a one-inch plastic hose. Glad I caught your response Frank. The idea will make life aboard a little easier. :) I do want to make sure I have this right - the sink ...

Thanks for the clarification Mr. C. I think you're correct about not many on this site belonging.. I was pleasantly surprised by the responses from those who do belong and replied.
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We tried two on the water event this summer that the admin set up, but it was only attended by a few, the same few who do the shows, etc. How do you guys get more people involved, as I would love to know.... They have asked us to teach weather after we are done with it, but I am not to sure about t...

retcostie, I have a 99 :macx: that has been well used in salt and fresh. The biggest concern and problem I've had is the upkeep on the drum brakes. I've been traveling down the road with them smoking twice. There is also a flush kit that can be purchased for about $30 that you attach a hose to and r...

Greg Lovekamp, Lt/C,Educational Officer, Land of Lincoln Power Squadron, thanks for doing the poll. Could you put it on the discussion board too? The initial responses are interesting. I plan to use what I hear in helping the Arrowhead Power Squadron in our planning this coming years calendar. We ar...

I am interested in what you guys think about the US Sail & Power Squadrons, the organization and/or their classes.